Blue Topaz - a stone of peacefulness and serenity

Posted by Ruhi Mehta on March 24, 2021

History of Blue Topaz

The word Topaz comes from the Greek word topazion, which comes from the ancient Sanskrit word for fire. For centuries these stones have been associated with an Egyptian island located in the Red Sea once known as Topazios. Today, Topazios is called St. John’s Island.

Scientists believe that the topaz stone existed in the prehistoric world. The first topaz discovered was yellow, but the London blue gemstones are the darkest, richest color that has been found.

The ancient Romans believed that topaz provided protection from danger while traveling. During the middle Ages, it was believed that attaching the topaz to the left arm protected the owner from any curse and warded off the evil eye. It was also believed that wearing topaz increased body heat, which would enable people to relieve a cold or fever.

Origin of Blue Topaz

The origins of this gem were discovered and mined in 1960 by British explorer Max Ostro in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Did you know?
Catherine Middleton has been known to wear a pair of blue topaz and diamond drop earrings on social occasions. Hollywood is also very fond of the blue gem, famously worn at award ceremonies by Cate Blanchett, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez. The most exciting thing is it is the official gemstone for Texas.
Topaz was also said to change its color in the presence of poisoned food or drink.All these mystical powers were believed to increase and decrease with the phases of the moon.

Healing Properties of Blue Topaz

Physical Healing Properties
Blue Topaz is an incredible healer when it comes to all things associated with the throat and head and generally contributing to good health. It instantly shifts the pressure of migraines, it brings a soothing kiss to sore throats, and it stops you from clenching your jaw by acting as a gentle stress reliever. Blue Topaz is also known for helping people to overcome their fears of public speaking. Its incredible stone for elocution and communication and gives you that sense of confidence you need to get your voice out there.

Mental & Emotional Healing Properties
All shades and shimmers of Topaz have self-control in common, they are excellent at balancing you out and keeping you from sliding into feelings of overload. Instead of muting feelings, it simply redirects energy so that rather than feel downbeat or hemmed in or like you are too much in this world, it simply reminds you that you are worthy, you are wonderful, and your voice deserves to be heard.

Blue Topaz is sometimes called the writers stone as it knows how to fine-tune your focus so you can concentrate on the task at hand. When you can communicate your needs and keep the mind clear from outside clutter, this truly helps with decision-making skills, inviting you to see the road you want to take, leading to a future manifested by your own making.

Metaphysical Properties
One of the most important connections between Blue Topaz and the spiritual body is its ability to nurture a relationship with the throat chakra. As Blue Topaz unlocks the throat chakra, it brings power and belief to the beauty of your own voice and deepens your relationship with the self and those around you.

For Wealth
Blue Topaz encourages you to become more enlightened, generous, joyful, and wise. Additionally, this stone should be utilized to bring abundance and wealth. It also brings energies of fortune and even brings you successful accomplishment of goals.

For Relationship and Love
This stone may help you in eliminating your sadness and fighting your mood swings. It’ll also offer your mind and body with feelings of relaxation and peace.

Blue Topaz is extremely beneficial in easing your fears in relationship and love. It’ll also balance your feelings. The stone is acclaimed for emotional healing and it is suitable for everybody whose life consists of an unhealthy amount of stress or tension.

Placement of Blue Topaz
Blue Topaz, for example, is made predominantly of water energy. Blue Topaz is especially potent in the north area of a home or a room. This area is also known as the career and life path area.

The Chakra

Blue Topaz is related to the Thymus (Second Heart), Throat and Third-Eye chakras, and helps to attune to higher realms. Blue Topaz aids in the expression of thoughts and feelings. In addition, Blue Topaz is said to help you recognize your own truth, so you can see if you are indeed on your true path.